Kitchen Services Associates

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

13d • $17

About The Position

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive
art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses
more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.

Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia,
the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nation’s
finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections
of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British
sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian,
Himalayan, and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington
Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general
admission.

VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for
the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to
collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the
arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we facilitate beautiful memories.

Our Food Service & Events Team is relentlessly passionate about their work.
Every detail is a touchpoint, a foundational pinning, evoking the right
ambiance, feeling, and desired energy. Our dedicated service professionals bear
witness and make possible some of the best days ever for our guests.

The work is straightforward, helping each other out and working as a team to get
the job done.

The Kitchen Services Associate helps to maintain kitchen works areas, equipment
and utensils in a clean and orderly condition in all VMFA kitchens. Reporting to
the Events Executive Chef, this role helps support management with necessary
maintenance, clean up, dishwashing, sweeping, mopping and other duties as
needed.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor with guests and other employees.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow basic direction and instruction.
• Ability to handle fast paced, high volume situations in a kitchen
• Ability to remain calm, professional and gracious in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during shifts.
• Ability to receive feedback well.
• Ability to be prompt and punctual to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability that includes weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work as part of a team; flexible when given different assignments and directions.
• Motivated with strong work ethic; self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Prior general cleaning experience or hospitality related experience.
• General experience with cleaning chemicals and dish machines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively without direct supervision.
• ServSafe Food Handler’s certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized dish area.
• Ensure trash and recycling are taken out.
• Help assist other dish areas in Best Cafe and Amuse restaurants when needed.
• Work on various cleaning tasks during down time.
• Organize dishes, silverware, platters, cups, plates, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed (to include work areas, cafe, kitchen floors).
• Keep cleaning chemicals stocked and alert manager to equipment or product needs.
• Help prepare foods for Best Café, Special Events, Amuse and Floris when needed.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• All VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Floris, Best Café and the VMFA Shop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees